Parts for your 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer-Timing belt kit

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer timing-belt-kit — is it used on this model?

For the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer sold in Australia and New Zealand, a timing-belt-kit isn’t relevant because these cars don’t use a timing belt. They run a timing chain for the cam drive. That applies to the common petrol engines — the 2.0L 4B11, the 2.4L 4B12, and the 4B11T in Ralliart/Evolution X. Technical sources back this up: the Mitsubishi Motors Lancer (CJ) Workshop Manual for 4B1 engines specifies a timing chain system, Gates Australia’s application catalogue lists “no timing belt” for these engines, and Dayco/Autodata service data note a chain with no scheduled replacement interval.

Why no timing-belt-kit, then? Mitsubishi engineered the 4B1-family with a chain under the front cover, lubricated by engine oil and intended to last the life of the vehicle. Because there’s no rubber belt, there’s no kit of belt, tensioner and idlers to replace as part of routine servicing. Likewise, there’s no “do the water pump while you’re in there” timing-belt job on these Lancers — the pump isn’t part of a timing-belt drive.

What owners should focus on instead is looking after the chain. Good oil is everything. Regular oil and filter changes using the correct spec oil (and sensible intervals for local conditions) keep the chain, guides and hydraulic tensioner happy. If the car develops a rattle on cold start, persistent ticking from the timing cover area, or fault codes for cam/crank correlation, it’s time for a professional inspection. Techs will also watch for front cover oil leaks and condition of the accessory (serpentine) belt, which is a separate maintenance item.

Note: In some overseas markets and earlier years, select diesel Lancer variants used a belt-driven cam system. For MY2013 in Australia and New Zealand, the petrol lineup is chain-driven, so a timing-belt-kit simply isn’t the right part for this vehicle.

• Source references: Mitsubishi Motors Lancer (CJ) Workshop Manual — Engine 4B1 Timing Chain, Gates Australia Application Catalogue (2013 Lancer 2.0/2.4/4B11T — no timing belt listed), Dayco and Autodata service schedules indicating chain-driven camshaft with no routine replacement interval.

Popular questions about a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer timing-belt-kit

Does a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer have a timing belt or a chain?
It has a timing chain. The 2.0L, 2.4L and Ralliart/Evo petrol engines use a chain for the cam drive, so there’s no timing-belt-kit to fit.

If there’s no timing belt, what maintenance should be done?
Keep engine oil fresh and to spec, as the chain and tensioner rely on clean oil. Listen for rattles on cold start and have any timing cover noises checked promptly. Inspect the accessory belt separately as part of regular servicing.

Are there any Lancers that do use a timing belt?
Some market-specific diesel Lancers in earlier years used a belt-driven setup. However, for 2013 models sold new in Australia and New Zealand with petrol engines, a timing-belt-kit isn’t applicable.